Tributes from sports icons and political figures poured in on social media after Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest.

WWE legend Ric Flair mourns the passing away of his lifelong friend, Hulk Hogan, reflecting on their close bond and unforgettable moments in the ring.

Ric Flair's lavish lifestyle came from his inability to separate his true self from his wrestling character, and in the end it cost him everything.

Years Ago, 'Hogan Knows Best' Premiered. Read Our 2005 Interview With Hulk Hogan They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the ring, who later redefined their images in the 2000s by starring alongside their families in reality shows.

But in the 1980s, Hogan popularized a brash and cartoonish style that became swiftly synonymous with the form, at least in America. When the promoter Vince McMahon built up the company now known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE),